This standard is about setting up and operating clapperboards. This could apply to any type of production including feature films, TV dramas, commercials, documentaries, sports coverage, outside broadcast and live or stage events.
This includes preparing and setting up clapperboards, liaising with sound department, operating clapper boards, announcing takes, using end boards, logging information displayed on clapperboards and completing camera report sheets.
This standard is relevant to those responsible for setting up and operating clapperboards including those working as 2nd assistants or clapper loaders.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
check that all camera and video equipment is set up and ready for shooting
prepare and set up clapperboards in appropriate locations
liaise with appropriate people about the positioning of clapper boards and syncing of digi-slates
operate clapperboards in line with industry accepted procedures
announce takes on cue and in a clear voice
use end boards to meet production requirements
maintain clear and accurate logs of all information displayed on clapperboards
transfer logged information onto camera report sheets, ensuring that all required details are included
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
key characteristics of current cameras, lenses and attachments and major obsolescent models
camera handling techniques and the implications of damage to cameras
cleaning and maintenance procedures and products for the equipment in use including cleanliness of all glass surfaces
the role of a clapperboard and a digi-slate
how to mark, update and operate a clapperboard
the involvement of the sound department in the operation and use of clapperboards
when and why upside down slates are used
when and why grey scale or colour chip charts are used
information and documentation requirements relating to use of clapperboards
the differences between British and American systems of slating
the role of others involved and when to liaise with them including camera operators, and 1st camera assistants or focus pullers
any special requirements to ensure the safety and security of equipment when left unattended
relevant manufacturers’ instructions for the equipment in use
the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
SKSCCL3 Set up and operate clapperboards
Overview
This standard is about setting up and operating clapperboards. This could apply to any type of production including feature films, TV dramas, commercials, documentaries, sports coverage, outside broadcast and live or stage events.
This includes preparing and setting up clapperboards, liaising with sound department, operating clapper boards, announcing takes, using end boards, logging information displayed on clapperboards and completing camera report sheets.
This standard is relevant to those responsible for setting up and operating clapperboards including those working as 2nd assistants or clapper loaders.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand: